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Letter to the Editor: PSCOA Calling for Forest County DA to Prosecute Felony Assaults by Inmates

Letter to the Editor: PSCOA Calling for Forest County DA to Prosecute Felony Assaults by Inmates

| May 6, 2023

The following letter was submitted by John Eckenrode, President of the PA State Corrections Officers Association

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Letter to the Editor: What Is the Future of America’s Economy?

Letter to the Editor: What Is the Future of America’s Economy?

| March 16, 2023

The following letter was submitted by Christine Adams.

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What Can Be Done to Prevent Another 15th Street Hill Runaway Truck Accident?

What Can Be Done to Prevent Another 15th Street Hill Runaway Truck Accident?

| March 2, 2023

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Crews were onsite for a second day of cleanup of the tractor trailer that crashed into trees at the bottom of the 15th Street hill in Franklin in the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 22.

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Letter to the Editor: What Are the Dems Afraid Of?

Letter to the Editor: What Are the Dems Afraid Of?

| October 10, 2022

The following letter was submitted by Rick Rathfon, Chairman of the Clarion County Republican Committee.

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Letter to the Editor: Dr. Zama Will Block Closures of Polk Center & White Heaven If Elected

Letter to the Editor: Dr. Zama Will Block Closures of Polk Center & White Heaven If Elected

| May 16, 2022

The following letter was submitted by Dr. Nche Zama.

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Letter to the Editor: National Fuel Gas Company Releases Statement On Union Negotiations

Letter to the Editor: National Fuel Gas Company Releases Statement On Union Negotiations

| May 9, 2022

The following letter was submitted by Carly Manino, Director of Corporate Communications for National Fuel.

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Op-Ed: Public Engagement, Feedback Central to PennDOT’s Bridge Plan

Op-Ed: Public Engagement, Feedback Central to PennDOT’s Bridge Plan

| March 7, 2022

The following Op-Ed piece released by PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian provides an update on the Major Bridge P3 initiative, particularly in Clarion and Jefferson Counties.

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Letter to the Editor: From a Spending Standpoint: Wolf’s Budget Proposal Would Crater PA’s Economy

Letter to the Editor: From a Spending Standpoint: Wolf’s Budget Proposal Would Crater PA’s Economy

| February 16, 2022

VENANGO CO., Pa. – The following letter was submitted by Rep. R. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler):

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Letter to Editor: Members of Spc. Ross A. McGinnis VFW Post 2145 to Honor Veterans on November 11

Letter to Editor: Members of Spc. Ross A. McGinnis VFW Post 2145 to Honor Veterans on November 11

| November 10, 2021

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Americanism Chairman, Valerie DeCorte submitted the following letter regarding Veterans’ Day:

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Letter to the Editor: CU APSCUF Members Fear Proposed PASSHE Plan Could Devastate Clarion, Surrounding Communities

Letter to the Editor: CU APSCUF Members Fear Proposed PASSHE Plan Could Devastate Clarion, Surrounding Communities

| May 30, 2021

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – The following letter concerning the proposed PASSHE (Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education) integration plan was submitted by Clarion University APSCUF (Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties).

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Op-Ed: Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association Director Speaks on Pennsylvania Police Reform

Op-Ed: Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association Director Speaks on Pennsylvania Police Reform

| July 25, 2020

Law enforcement leaders in Pennsylvania are committed to continuing constructive changes that can make our criminal justice system fairer for all citizens.

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Letter to the Editor: Response to Scaled-back July 4 Appreciated

Letter to the Editor: Response to Scaled-back July 4 Appreciated

| July 9, 2020

LUCINDA, Pa. – The following letter to the editor was submitted by Rob Gatesman, a member of the St. Joseph 4th of July Committee.

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Column: George Floyd, Protestor Violence – How to Solve All of This

Column: George Floyd, Protestor Violence – How to Solve All of This

| June 6, 2020

The death of George Floyd at the hands of police should never have happened.  It was murder and a dark moment in America.

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Letter to the Editor: Governor Continues to Shut Out Voice of the People

Letter to the Editor: Governor Continues to Shut Out Voice of the People

| May 20, 2020

HARRISBURG, Pa. – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s vetoes of House Bills 2412 and 2388 and Senate Bill 327:

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Letter to the Editor: There is another viral pandemic spreading across America. It’s called hatred.

Letter to the Editor: There is another viral pandemic spreading across America. It’s called hatred.

| March 24, 2020

There is a pressing question that many of us have asked ourselves: Where has the soul of America gone?

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Letter to Editor: Speed Cameras in Work Zones – For Safety or Revenue?

Letter to Editor: Speed Cameras in Work Zones – For Safety or Revenue?

| March 23, 2020

Speed cameras in work zones are for revenue. If not, then why do we not do things like adopt the zipper merge, and post 85th percentile speed limits? Low speed limits cause a decent speed variation between the vehicles, which promotes tailgating, constant passing, and rapidly approaching a vehicle.

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Letter to the Editor: ‘Operation Christmas Child’ Thanks Area Residents for Generosity

Letter to the Editor: ‘Operation Christmas Child’ Thanks Area Residents for Generosity

| January 21, 2020

I am writing to thank West Central Pennsylvania residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children around the world.

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Letter to the Editor: A “Villainizer” Speaks Out!

Letter to the Editor: A “Villainizer” Speaks Out!

| December 18, 2019

As one of the targets of (a recent) chicken little article about the Cranberry Twp. budget, I need to give you, the folks from Cranberry some facts.

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Letter to the Editor: ‘Stop the Hate; Make America Great Again’

Letter to the Editor: ‘Stop the Hate; Make America Great Again’

| December 1, 2019

The following letter on “Stop the Hate; Make America Great Again” was submitted to the editor:

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Martha Christena Stiers Crist

| November 20, 2019

Martha Christena Stiers Crist, 98, of Allison Park, formerly of Oil City, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, after a brief illness.

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Letter to the Editor: The Speed Kills Myth is Alive and Well in Pennsylvania

Letter to the Editor: The Speed Kills Myth is Alive and Well in Pennsylvania

| July 1, 2019

Sadly, the speed kills myth is alive and well in Pennsylvania. A real 25-state analysis was done of NHTSA data, which showed that 1.6% of crashes are caused by excessive speed. Barely above zero, then.

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Letter to the Editor: Franklin Silver Cornet Band Deemed a Local Treasure

Letter to the Editor: Franklin Silver Cornet Band Deemed a Local Treasure

| November 29, 2018

Last Friday night at the Barrow-Civic Theatre, the Franklin Silver Cornet Band performed their 40th annual Pops Concert.

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Letter to the Editor: A Labor Day Call to Action to Protect PA’s Natural Heritages

| September 3, 2018

Labor Day is a special weekend for families, where many Pennsylvanians will spend time outside visiting the state’s scenic landscapes and national parks.

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Letter to the Editor: Wolf Wants to Slash Rural School Funding

| August 2, 2018

Last month Governor Wolf announced a new education plan out of the blue, slashing funding for rural school districts and sending your tax dollars to Philadelphia and Eastern PA.

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Letter to the Editor: Farm Bureau Encourages Motorists to Travel Safely on Roadways

| April 1, 2018

The Clarion Venango Forest County Farm Bureau is celebrating Rural Roads Safety Week April 8-15 by encouraging county motorists to travel safely on roadways this spring and throughout the year.

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Letter to the Editor: Pennsylvania Dairy Industry in Jeopardy

Letter to the Editor: Pennsylvania Dairy Industry in Jeopardy

| March 22, 2018

Dairy farmers across Pennsylvania are facing financial challenges that are threatening their ability to stay in business.

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Letter to the Editor: PennDOT’s Potential Proposal Precipitates Petition

Letter to the Editor: PennDOT’s Potential Proposal Precipitates Petition

| March 15, 2018

Would you like to hear about how one Pennsylvania state agency achieved the impossible by proposing the incomprehensible and how it could put your job at risk, threaten your family’s safety and pose for you at the very least a significant inconvenience? Let’s start at the beginning.

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Letter to the Editor: Sugarcreek Police Officer Says Cuts are Unacceptable

| October 31, 2016

As many of you know, there is rumor that a budget will be proposed at the November 2 Sugarcreek Borough council meeting to cut the police force down to two officers to cover 80 hours of patrol per week.

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Letter to the Editor: Clarion University Alum Stands with APSCUF Faculty

| October 21, 2016

Sometimes it is hard to know what or whom to support; with regard to the strike currently happening in PA State Universities, I am a proud supporter of the professors’ union. A simple “they want more pay” isn’t an accurate depiction of the situation.

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Letter to the Editor: Firefighter Responds to Fireman’s Fair Critics

| July 2, 2016

I am writing this letter in regards to all of the negativity that has surrounded the 2016 Rocky Grove Fireman’s Fair.

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